About Our School
Acknowledgement of Mana Whenua
E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o nehe o Pakūranga, te whenua e tū nei tō mātou kura. E mihi ana mātou ki ngā mana whenua o tēnei rohe, me ngā tohu o te rohe nei.
We acknowledge all tangata whenua of our rohe and the mana whenua status they have over the whenua on which our school sits. Tāmaki Māori pūrākau influence all inhabitants of the Pakūranga rohe, from the name itself to the historical significance of our tapu landmarks.
Pakūranga Heights School takes its role as a Te Tiriti partner seriously and is continually developing its cultural capability to support all students in our diverse community.
Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan sets the direction for Pakūranga Heights School, ensuring every decision we make supports high-quality learning, strong wellbeing, and positive outcomes for all students.
It outlines our key priorities, goals, and actions, guiding how we grow as a school while staying grounded in our values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Kindness.
Through ongoing reflection and collaboration with our community, the plan keeps us focused on continuous improvement and future-focused learning.
Policies and Procedures
Our policies and procedures provide clear guidance to ensure Pakūranga Heights School is a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
They outline how we operate, support student wellbeing, meet legal requirements, and maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
This document helps ensure consistency, fairness, and transparency across all areas of our school, and are regularly reviewed to reflect best practice and the needs of our community.
Education Review Office
The Education Review Office | Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga (ERO), is the New Zealand government’s external evaluation agency that informs and facilitates improvement in early learning services, kōhanga reo, puna kōhungahunga, kura and schools.
ERO carries out regular reviews with schools to identify strengths, next steps, and opportunities for ongoing improvement. Their reports are shared with the community and help guide future planning to ensure the best outcomes for all learners.
Financial Reports
Our financial report demonstrates how the Board has applied its financial resources to achieve the school’s strategic goals and highlights how funds have been allocated to support long-term stability, ensuring effective use of resources to enhance learning, wellbeing, and school development.
